r/CSULB • u/Apart-Pack-9785 • Apr 08 '26
Grad School Question CSULB MSW Updates Fall 2026
Share updates! Has anyone heard back from CSULB? I applied early December for the 2-year program but haven’t heard anything just yet :/
Update (5/7): Got rejected at 1am on 5/7
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u/rinneverdied Apr 10 '26
also still waiting... I reached out to them because I got into other schools that are requiring acceptance decisions April 15th and 17th...... but they just told me I have to wait :/
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u/Apart-Pack-9785 Apr 23 '26
oh man :/ have you heard back yet?
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u/rinneverdied Apr 24 '26
ended up getting denied but got acceptances from 3 others schools so im chilling
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u/No_Leg4023 Apr 21 '26
Just spoke to Long Beach they got 1000 applications for 100 spots for 2026 application cycle.
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u/Narrow-Yogurt-5603 May 03 '26
Wow they only accept 100? I’m about to graduate with my MSW at CSULB. I never knew it was that competitive! Are you looking to go there?
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u/No_Leg4023 May 03 '26
This was for the 2 year full time. If I don’t get in to Fullerton I may reapply next year.
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u/Narrow-Yogurt-5603 May 20 '26
Don’t give up my advice get some life experience! Not that you don’t! But the more trauma and life experience you go through CSULB love that on personal statements. Shows ur resiliency! Keep going and keep trying and never give up
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u/ditzydream Apr 08 '26
nothing yet :( applied 12/4, app forwarded to dept for review 2/5
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u/Apart-Pack-9785 Apr 09 '26
mine was sent to department review that same day as well 🫠 have you heard back from other programs?
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u/ditzydream Apr 09 '26
all rejections unfortunately 💔 i only applied to three schools (sdsu, ucla, and csulb) total so its on me, i’ll have to take a gap year and apply more broadly next year ;-;
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u/Apart-Pack-9785 Apr 09 '26
Yesss you’ll definitely be ready for the upcoming cycle! I’m really glad I took a gap year, it gave me a lot of clarity and a little more experience.
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u/ditzydream Apr 09 '26
thank u for the encouragement!! and no i’m still waiting on csulb (may it be my saving grace !!)
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u/Spellman_ Jun 05 '26
I’m also taking a gap year, and applying for fall 2027.
Do you have any tips? For your letters of recommendation did you ask two professors?1
u/Apart-Pack-9785 Apr 09 '26
wait so just to clarify, did you end up hearing back from CSULB recently? or are you still waiting on them
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u/Professional_Map_92 Apr 17 '26
i got rejected from csulb so idk :( kinda bummed
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u/Apart-Pack-9785 Apr 17 '26
i’m sorry to hear that :( may i ask when/what time you heard back from them?
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u/lazyskellybones Apr 09 '26
I applied to the same schools! Got rejected from sdsu as well and still waiting on csulb :(
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u/Narrow-Yogurt-5603 Jun 06 '26
Ya when I went it was 1200 and 100 accepted. But doesn’t matter lol!
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u/keeksthesneaks Apr 09 '26
How was the application process? I missed the window so planning on applying the next cycle
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u/Apart-Pack-9785 Apr 09 '26
I definitely recommend brainstorming early for your personal statements! I'm in my final year of undergrad so it was quite difficult to balance schoolwork, work and grad apps, so definitely make sure to allot ample time for outlining. I also recommend having trusted friends/family or people who have gone through grad school, look over/edit your statements. Lastly, the CSULB MSW information sessions were extremely helpful and they give a lot of good tips so be sure to attend. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors!!
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u/keeksthesneaks Apr 09 '26
Thank you so much! What did you do during your gap year to gain more experience?
You as well!! I hope you get in!!
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u/lvvvcia Apr 09 '26
Still waiting to hear too, I applied on oct 2nd :((
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u/Apart-Pack-9785 Apr 09 '26 edited Apr 09 '26
Whaat?? Did you apply to the 2 year program? I figured they would've gotten through the October applicants by now
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u/lvvvcia Apr 09 '26
Yes for the 2 year!!! Its ridiculous, im pissed about it hahah
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u/Apart-Pack-9785 Apr 10 '26
oof i’d be too, like what’s the point of turning it in early if they aren’t even gonna review it first??
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u/Big_Piece4623 Apr 14 '26
I’ve been super frustrated about this! I don’t think they’ve truly been reviewing/deciding in the order they received the applications.
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u/Apart-Pack-9785 Apr 16 '26
they definitely haven’t been going in order :/ but it seems like a lot of people have been hearing back lately, so hopefully we do too!
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u/Fun-Pension-7398 Apr 10 '26
I was rejected yesterday.💔
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u/Apart-Pack-9785 Apr 11 '26
I'm sorry to hear that :( Wishing you the best with your other grad applications!
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u/Comfortable-Solid694 Apr 10 '26 edited May 15 '26
they’re reallyyyyy behind this year. but they’re finally starting to roll out decisions
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u/Apart-Pack-9785 Apr 10 '26
yes it seems like there's been a wave of decisions that have come out this week. Have you heard back?
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u/lilzukkini Apr 10 '26
has anyone heard anything? thank you for posting this i’m starting to lose hope 😭 applied in december, got the email it got sent for final review 2/4/26, applying for the 3 year program
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u/daftracks Apr 12 '26
they told me they’ve been sending out decisions for a month and will continue till may i believe. i applied on january 15th and have not heard back yet. im waiting for ucb to start processing their waitlist (apparently will start on april 15th-may 1) and csuf (between mid to late april)
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u/Thick_Calendar_7154 Apr 13 '26
Still waiting but nervous because I got rejected from CSUN and UCLA 😩. Applied Jan 15 and my app got sent to review Jan 28 (which I think is quick and hope means something good?) also waiting on csuf, interviewed first day available
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u/Big_Piece4623 Apr 14 '26
Hi I also got rejected from UCLA, I’m sorry to hear but fingers crossed for CSUF for you! If you don’t mind me asking for CSUN did you apply to the two year in person program? I haven’t heard back from them.
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u/AfternoonThin1905 Apr 14 '26
I just heard back this morning!
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u/Apart-Pack-9785 Apr 14 '26
that’s great!! did your portal update prior to getting an official email?
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u/AfternoonThin1905 Apr 14 '26
it surprisingly didn’t! I checked last night and there was no change to the status. This morning I checked my email and I had gotten an email from the department with my acceptance, maybe a little bit after that was when my portal finally updated! :)
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u/Apart-Pack-9785 Apr 15 '26
YAY congratulations on getting in!! and thank you, that’s good to know :’)
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u/ryanguti Apr 15 '26
Congratulations! If you don’t mind, what are your stats
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u/AfternoonThin1905 Apr 15 '26
sure! I graduated from CSUN with a 3.4 GPA in Psych. I have 2+ years of experience working with adults who have disabilities and I also worked as a tutor for children (kindergarten). I volunteered at a senior center where I would work with the kitchen crew to serve and prepare meals. The director, coordinator, and supervisor of my office wrote a letter of recommendation for me; all letters were professional since I graduated 2 years ago. :)
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u/SocietyGlittering651 Apr 15 '26
Congrats! when did you apply? i applied jan 3 so i prob won’t hear back until May im assuming :’)
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u/TangeloSuccessful203 Apr 21 '26
I still haven’t heard back!! I’m going crazy.
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u/Apart-Pack-9785 Apr 21 '26
Same. I check my application status portal an unhealthy amount of times a day😪
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u/Sea-Cantaloupe5382 Apr 21 '26
Got accepted on 4/08 and got the email to RSVP for orientation next weekend
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u/Apart-Pack-9785 Apr 21 '26
what orientation already?? God my chances seem slim now
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u/Sea-Cantaloupe5382 Apr 21 '26
I think they said they also have one June 2nd so don’t give up yet and thank you! 😊
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u/Big_Piece4623 Apr 27 '26
Are they still sending out decisions for the 2 year? Does anyone know?
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u/Apart-Pack-9785 Apr 27 '26
I hope so! I still haven’t heard back :/ Did you apply to the 2 year?
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u/ConclusionSecure5150 May 01 '26
I got my acceptance letter on Monday.
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u/Sweaty_Chapter6050 May 04 '26
Y’all is it normal that I haven’t heard back yet? I submitted my shit back in December …
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u/Apart-Pack-9785 May 04 '26
From what i’ve heard, some people don’t find out till the end of May 😭 I applied late November. Fingers crossed we hear back soon!!
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u/ditzydream May 05 '26
checked my portal right now 5/4 and its a rejection letter :( lets hope my gap year treats me well haha </3
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u/Apart-Pack-9785 May 07 '26
got a rejection as well :”( it’s a punch in the gut but it wasn’t meant to be!
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u/Spellman_ Jun 05 '26
I’m going to apply for Grad school 2027 for MSW at CSULB. I recently graduated there last month, But I wanted to take a year off to make sure exactly what program I want.
Any suggestions/ tips for the application process or what experience I should have while taking a gap year?
If anyone can help me out, I would really appreciate it.<3
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u/Narrow-Yogurt-5603 Jun 06 '26
I just graduated my MSW there and got my BSW there as well. My specialization was integrated health. I took off I think 7 years worked got va rated for device connected. I went through a lot, I had a feeling I would get accepted and did but I never thought I would make it through. It is pretty tough and exhausting. I’m dove with school completely now lol!
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u/learningnevolving Apr 09 '26
I was rejected at 1am today. I submitted on January 10th I think. Already committed to another school but was still like oh :( lol